Seattle's 48 Best Sandwiches

Is there anything better than a BLT on toast? A Reuben on rye? A grilled cheese on a rainy day? Sandwiches are the Barcaloungers of comfort food—and Seattle has some spectacular specimens. So sit back, relax and salivate at the prospect of enjoying one—or all—of the 48 sandwiches we’re delivering this month. Chips not included.

The Bucket ListBefore you kick it, you simply have to try The 5 Best Sandwiches in Seattle at least once...or twice

The ClassicsWhen you’re craving something familiar, these are the sandwiches you just can’t do without

One-Of-A-Kind FavesSome sammies are hard to categorize, but oh so easy to swallowGyrosSure, the Greeks gave us democracy. But even with lots of tzatziki, democracy doesn’t taste nearly as good as Greece’s other notable contribution to the world: the gyro.

Bánh MìGlobal politics aside, one of the great benefits of French involvement in Vietnam has to be this baguette-based sandwich, traditionally incorporating thin slices of pickled carrot, daikon, cucumbers, chile peppers and various meat (or tofu) fillings.The DelicatessensOK, this isn’t New York, but it’s not impossible to find a decent deli in the Great Northwest Pulled Pork It’s the sandwich trend du jour and these places—some new, some well seasoned—know how to play this little piggy to spectacular effectSalad SandwichesNothing takes you back to grade school like a basic tuna, chicken or egg salad sandwich. The best part about these: They hang together pretty well, so you can savor serenely—and leave the Shop-Vac at home.Only in SeattleThis list could go on for days—Seattle restaurants are nothing if not diligent in localizing the classics with the bounty of the Northwest. Here are some of our favorites.

Sandwich Central Where to find our featured sandwiches

Aladdin Gyrocery University District 4139 University Way NE 206.632.5253